Ask Burton: Q: My Americana agave melted during the winter ice storm – I didn’t have time to cover it before the cold snap. But my hardier agaves and yuccas have black splotches. How do I fix it?March 8, 2023
Ask Burton: Q: Can you tell me how to prune roses properly…I have bush roses and climbers.February 20, 2023
Ask Burton: Q: I had cabbages in my garden last winter, and they were covered in holes to the point that my plants looked like lace. I’d like this spring’s plantings to do better! What happened, and how do I head it off this year?February 15, 2023
Ask Burton: Last December, we had a hard cold snap with temperatures in the single digits. This past week, our landscapes took a bit of a beating from the sleet and ice. Trees with broken limbs, battered pansy beds, and some plants smashed outright by strong winds under the weight of ice buildup. Thankfully, the December single digits weren’t paired with the sloppy, icy weather this time! Here’s some helpful tips on dealing with the winter weather’s damage, from both of our winter events.February 8, 2023
Ask Burton: Q: My herb garden was productive last fall, but it’s burned-looking and dormant now. What needs to be done?February 3, 2023